The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is offering Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions across various laboratories in India for the year 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for young scientists to contribute to defence research and development.
Available Positions and Locations
- Integrated Test Range (ITR), Balasore, Odisha
- Advertisement Number: ITR/HRD/8014/JRF/2025/01
- Date: 25 September 2025
- Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Details: ITR JRF Advertisement
- Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Category: JRF/RA
- Details: Defence Laboratory Jodhpur Advertisement
- Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Advertisement Number: NSTL/JRF/01/2025
- Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Details: NSTL JRF Advertisement
- Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Details: DMSRDE JRF Advertisement
- Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE), Chandigarh
- Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Details: DGRE JRF Advertisement
- Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), Delhi
- Advertisement Number: DESIDOC/001/2025
- Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Details: DESIDOC JRF Advertisement
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi
- Advertisement Date: 26 May 2025
- Mode: Interview
- Details: INMAS JRF Advertisement
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a First Class Master’s Degree in Science or Engineering in relevant disciplines from a recognized university or institution.
- Age Limit: Generally, candidates should be 28 years or below. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
- Nationality: Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
- Walk-in Interviews: Candidates must attend the walk-in interviews at the respective laboratories on the specified dates.
- Screening: Shortlisting of candidates will be based on academic qualifications and performance in the interview.
- Final Selection: Selected candidates will be offered JRF positions based on their performance and the availability of positions.
Application Process
- No Application Fee: There is no application fee for attending the walk-in interviews.
- Documents Required:
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Photocopies of Educational Certificates
- Photocopies of Age Proof
- Photocopies of Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport-sized Photograph
- Venue: The walk-in interview venues are specified in the respective advertisements linked above.
Important Dates
- ITR, Balasore: 25 September 2025
- Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
- NSTL, Visakhapatnam: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
- DMSRDE, Kanpur: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
- DGRE, Chandigarh: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
- DESIDOC, Delhi: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
- INMAS, Delhi: Date to be announced (check the official advertisement)
FAQs
1. Can I apply for multiple JRF positions?
Yes, you can apply for multiple positions, but you need to attend the respective walk-in interviews for each position.
2. Is there any stipend for JRFs?
Yes, selected JRFs are entitled to a monthly stipend as per DRDO norms.
3. Can I apply if I have a backlog in my final semester?
No, candidates must have completed their qualifying degree with no backlogs at the time of the interview.
4. Will DRDO provide accommodation during the interview?
No, candidates are required to make their own arrangements for accommodation and travel.